It is with very heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved friend Julie Lawson. A longtime BLEM supporter, Julie served on our board of directors for multiple terms over two decades, and we are grateful to have had her on the current board for the past few years. Julie’s was a welcoming smile and a warm heart, and her genuine good spirit was felt the moment she entered a room. Her knowledge of and dedication to the arts, to music, and to Bloomington Early Music have had a deep and positive impact that will last through everything she touched. Her insights and encouraging words were precious and invaluable to each and every one of us.

Julie’s influence spread far beyond this one organization, and we count ourselves as extremely lucky to have had her presence among us for so many years. She will in spirit remain with us for many more years going forward, and we miss her terribly already.

Thank you, Julie, for every little thing, and Godspeed to you.

Julia Karin Lawson
January 21, 1945 - January 10, 2024